Pokemon-inspired roguelike doubles Kickstarter goal in 20 minutes

A new roguelike game inspired by Pokemon and Balatro has achieved rapid success on Kickstarter. The project doubled its funding goal within 20 minutes of launch and has since reached 570% of its target. The game includes an unexpected horror twist.

The roguelike game, drawing inspiration from Pokemon and Balatro, launched its Kickstarter campaign and quickly surpassed expectations. According to GamesRadar+, the project doubled its initial funding goal in just 20 minutes. As of the report, it stands at 570% funded.

This success highlights the appeal of the game's unique blend of elements, combining roguelike mechanics with influences from the popular card game Balatro and creature-collecting aspects of Pokemon. An unexpected horror twist adds a distinctive layer to the experience. The publication describes it as a very fun game.

The article was published on March 1, 2026, at 20:08:52 UTC, covering this crowdfunding milestone in the RPG genre.

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